Thursday, 23 January 2014

I've been a little absent!

2014 started with me having the resolution to blog every day Mon - Fri. I was doing quite well - then my Grandmother died. How very rude of her.*

We are currently in that horrible stage between a loved one passing and actually holding the funeral - so time feels a little suspended. I am going to keep blogging as and when I can - and I want to because it takes my mind off of things and keeps me busy - but please bear with for now.

Many thanks to everyone that has sent messages of support - they are much appreciated. And special shout-outs to Hayley, Ree, Rosie, Jo and the amazing Espa Life team at Gleneagles for stepping in and holding me up when I got the news.





*Please don't take offence at me joking about my Nana's passing. It's the only way I'm getting through it and she would totally, absolutely, laugh with me. And don't worry, this won't turn into a blog full of grief/endless posts about the family. It's a blog - not Days of Our Lives.
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  1. Kate7823 January 2014 at 16:38

    Oh, I really am so sorry for your loss. May she rest peacefully. x

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  2. Jules23 January 2014 at 16:51

    So sorry to hear this Caroline, thinking of you and yours x

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  3. Vodkaandarose23 January 2014 at 16:56

    Sorry for your loss. Sending lots of love and hugs your way. xx

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  4. Anonymous23 January 2014 at 16:58

    Sending love your way <3 I'm so sorry for your loss.

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  5. Coulda shoulda woulda23 January 2014 at 17:07

    Oh gosh, I am just so sorry for your loss. Sending you and your family all the best xx

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  6. finurligheter23 January 2014 at 17:12

    I'm so sorry for your loss.

    Take all the time you need. My thoughts are with you

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  7. Anonymous23 January 2014 at 17:14

    So sorry for your loss. Lost both of mine last year and they both would have chuckled at your comment :) I had to take a month out when my maternal grandma died as we were so close, so you should always take as much time as you need. She was a very beautiful lady!

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  8. Schwarzrapunzel23 January 2014 at 17:15

    Oh, that is sad news. :( Take your time, and at least you haven't lost your great humour. :)

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  9. Lois23 January 2014 at 17:16

    So sorry to hear that, but well done to you for being so strong! xxxx

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  10. Rina23 January 2014 at 17:35

    I really am so sorry for your loss

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  11. Unknown23 January 2014 at 17:41

    So sorry to hear this Caroline, thoughts and love to you and your family

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  12. Computergirl23 January 2014 at 17:53

    Sending hugs. Take as much time as you need xx

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  13. Zoe23 January 2014 at 18:10

    so sorry to hear of your loss x

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  14. Unknown23 January 2014 at 18:16

    So sorry to hear of your loss. Love and hugs to you and your family x

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  15. Unknown23 January 2014 at 18:27

    Sorry for you loss but well done to keep blogging and attempting to "get on with it" - do let me know if you need anything (not joking that is a real offer even though we don't know each other properly).

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  16. JT23 January 2014 at 18:29

    I'm so sorry to hear about your grandmother. As far as joking about it goes, I completely relate to your gallows humor. Laugh if you can, cry if you must.



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  17. Anonymous23 January 2014 at 18:34

    im sorry for your loss, we have had loss in our family at the start of jan too

    thoughts are with you and your family xx

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  18. A Daly Edit23 January 2014 at 18:40

    So sorry for your loss Xx

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  19. Laura23 January 2014 at 18:46

    So sorry to hear this sad news :-(
    Love and hugs xx

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  20. Sparklz and Shine23 January 2014 at 18:54

    Sending you love and hugs. x

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  21. Anonymous23 January 2014 at 18:59

    Really sorry for your loss Caroline.

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  22. Anonymous23 January 2014 at 19:10

    you both have very beautiful skin in that photo!! hermanspottypantsxx

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  23. Helen N23 January 2014 at 19:13

    So sorry, I hope she was comfortable at the end - she sounds like a very loved lady (with a great sense of humour). Thoughts are with you, take care of yourselves. X

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  24. Anca M.23 January 2014 at 19:28

    Sorry for your loss.

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  25. Anonymous23 January 2014 at 19:36

    So sorry Caroline. That is a beautiful picture of the two of you. Sharon L.

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  26. loui23 January 2014 at 19:46

    Oh I am sorry for your loss caroline. Keep strong :) x

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  27. Kim Carberry23 January 2014 at 20:11

    So sorry for your loss x

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  28. Unknown23 January 2014 at 20:14

    Sorry for ur loss.

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  29. Ashley23 January 2014 at 20:41

    :-( so sorry to hear that. I hope that things are as well as they can be under the circumstances. Be gentle with yourself xx

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  30. Lafeeverte198423 January 2014 at 20:42

    Sorry for your loss Caroline x

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  31. Anonymous23 January 2014 at 21:06

    Sorry for your loss. Unfortunately I´m in the same stage, my grandmother also died last 12 January.

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  32. Anonymous23 January 2014 at 21:16

    Many prayers and well wishes with you and your family🌹🌺.
    Tarva

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  33. Anonymous23 January 2014 at 21:30

    So much to be appreciated in having a Nana. sending much love Caroline. XX

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  34. Unknown23 January 2014 at 21:34

    So sorry for your loss H x

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  35. Ada Ahyaudin23 January 2014 at 21:36

    Sorry for your loss. My condolences to both you and your family..

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  36. janelle23 January 2014 at 21:37

    So sorry for your loss! We miss you, but take your time.

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  37. Aly MaiSenzaSmalto23 January 2014 at 21:53

    Sorry for your loss Caroline...

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  38. Mo23 January 2014 at 22:17

    I'm so sorry to hear this, Caroline. Am thinking of you and your family. xx

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  39. Sarah23 January 2014 at 22:17

    Humour is so important during these times especially if you always used humour with your nana. We leaned on our humour during the last weeks with my father & every time we get together now - he would have loved it too. Sending hugs x

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  40. KW23 January 2014 at 22:23

    I am glad you shared such a lovely photo of you with your grandmother. I am sorry for your loss, Caroline. Warmest regards.

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  41. Anonymous23 January 2014 at 22:44

    Lots of love to you and your family. Xxx

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  42. Adriana23 January 2014 at 23:34

    sorry for your lost:\
    you look so beautiful on this picture xxx lots of love

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  43. Unknown24 January 2014 at 00:41

    am with you.

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  44. Anonymous24 January 2014 at 02:34

    Caroline, you have been exceedingly blessed to have many years of wonderful memories with your Nana. I pray they comfort you and your family during this difficult time. I'm so sorry for your loss.

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  45. Lei24 January 2014 at 03:02

    May her new journey be even more beautiful than the last. Bless you Caroline.

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  46. Hailey O24 January 2014 at 03:32

    My heartfelt condolences to you and your family Caroline, the passing of a loved one is always such a difficult experience to go through.

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  47. Expat make up addict24 January 2014 at 07:12

    So sorry for your loss Caroline, your grandma looks utterly lovely xxx

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  48. pam24 January 2014 at 07:21

    Sorry for your loss Caroline. Ive lost my last living grandparent four months ago at the age of 88. she lived such a full life and still we didn't want her to go and i felt like there was so much to say and do, so i completely understand how it my take time especially if you were close.sending lots of hags and kisses as all your readers,we may be "virtual" but we still love you!

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  49. liza24 January 2014 at 08:09

    Caroline, really sorry to hear this, but it's a circle of life and I hope you and your family are ok coping with it. xx

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  50. Mabel24 January 2014 at 09:36

    What a beautiful picture , really sorry Caroline for your loss x

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  51. sarazbeautytonic24 January 2014 at 09:39

    lots love n hugs 4 u corline i lost my grandad last yr i know how it can feel....will be looking forward for your posts xoxo

    http://sarazbeautytonic.blogspot.co.uk/

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  52. Ayelet24 January 2014 at 09:49

    I've already written you on Instagram, so just to say you should not worry about blogging, we've all been there (I think) and can sympathise with your sadness... And thanks for posting that amazing photo. You both look gorgeous and ever so happy!

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  53. Autumn24 January 2014 at 10:01

    My deepest and heartfelt condolence Caroline. Stay strong my dear.

    Victoria

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  54. Pitchoune24 January 2014 at 10:09

    That picture sums up so many things about your Nana that you'll keep forever with you and nobody can take away from you, or your family. It's physical death and the soul lingers with you all who loved her and whom she loved. You may weep, you may hurt, but you will be strong and live on with the warmth of her love inside you which will allow to move the heartbreak further down where nobody needs it but since we can't really take it away... it's life unfortunately, being ready for this doesn't help but somehow here it came... May she rest in peace and may you all find the path to warmth and hearts full of love.

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  55. BeautyH2T24 January 2014 at 10:13

    I am incredibly sorry to hear that Caroline, she looks a beautiful woman- sending love to the family, take care xx

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  56. Anonymous24 January 2014 at 11:01

    I am so sorry for your loss,condolences to you and all your family.
    Take care, G.

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  57. Lynn Taylor24 January 2014 at 11:22

    What a beautiful photo, sending loving thoughts xx

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  58. Linda D24 January 2014 at 11:51

    So much love can be seen in that photo. Deepest sympathy.

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  59. Unknown24 January 2014 at 12:39

    My grandmother passed away two weeks ago - I feel your loss. We only had the funeral on Monday so had two weeks of limbo. Now she, and I think the rest of us two, are at peace. May your grandma rest peacefully with the Angels. Thinking of you x

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  60. Unknown24 January 2014 at 13:56

    I'm so sorry Caroline! I've been there and i know how hard it is. I just wanted to tell you how beautiful your Nana is and that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

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  61. Anonymous24 January 2014 at 14:37

    My grandmother just passed recently too.
    Stay strong through the hard times... What doesnt break you, only makes you stronger. :)
    xxx

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  62. Unknown24 January 2014 at 15:16

    All my Love and support!!! Going trough the same having lost a very dear friend......

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  63. April24 January 2014 at 16:22

    I'm sorry for your loss!

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  64. Virginie24 January 2014 at 16:43

    So sorry for your loss, lots of love and hugs!!!!

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  65. ~Lin24 January 2014 at 17:59

    We so need sick humour in this crazy world -otherwise we wouldnt be able to bear it I think.

    Im sorry for your loss and seding your love and good thoughts from Bergen Norway

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  66. Unknown24 January 2014 at 18:12

    My deepest condoleances, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, lots of love

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  67. Stephanie24 January 2014 at 21:49

    So sorry for your loss! :( xx

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  68. Victoria - Florence and Mary24 January 2014 at 22:11

    Sorry to hear of your loss. My family are too in the limbo stage of waiting for the funeral of my aunt who passed last weekend so I can sympathise.

    Lots of love to you and your family.

    Victoria x

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  69. Sensitive Soul Beauty24 January 2014 at 22:16

    So sorry for your loss Caroline, condolences to all who knew and loved your nana.

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  70. Life Looks Perfect24 January 2014 at 22:27

    My thoughts are with you caroline, I hope you and your family are ok. Be brave you wonderful lady. Lots of love Becki Dunnxx

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  71. Jo24 January 2014 at 22:32

    I'm so sorry to hear that, Grandmothers are special xx

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  72. Jo24 January 2014 at 22:33

    I'm so sorry to hear that, Grandmothers are special xx

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  73. Minty25 January 2014 at 00:14

    So sorry to hear your news.

    You must treasure that picture - it's lovely. Your Nan looked fabulous & you both look so happy. How old was she when it was taken? She had lovely skin x

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  74. Unknown25 January 2014 at 00:34

    I'm really sorry to hear that. Sending my love to you and your family.

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  75. Pea25 January 2014 at 09:20

    So sorry Caroline. Thinking of you and your family. x

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  76. Anonymous25 January 2014 at 10:40

    You're brilliant. Probably the only person I've ever actively followed in an online way and thought, man, she would be such a fabulous friend to have. And I don't mean because of your incredible knowledge, but because you are obviously such a cool person. I'm sure your Nana felt happy to be your grandmother too. Do whatever makes you happy Caroline, blog as rarely or as often as you wish. Love your work & lots of hugs during a tough time xxx

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  77. Unknown25 January 2014 at 12:24

    Sorry for your loss, may she rest in peace.

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  78. joyshildrick25 January 2014 at 13:03

    So so sorry about your grandma, what a beautiful photo of you both xx

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  79. Anonymous25 January 2014 at 13:15

    My deepest condoleances

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  80. Anonymous25 January 2014 at 16:15

    Deepest condolences. Take care.

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  81. Unknown25 January 2014 at 16:20

    I'm so sorry for your loss. And we are not offended by your joke. Now we know you. And I think that phrase express your love better than any other words....

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  82. Anonymous25 January 2014 at 16:25

    sorry for your loss hun
    big hugs
    xxxx

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  83. Unknown25 January 2014 at 20:15

    So sorry for your loss. Love to you and your family.

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  84. Of muses ...25 January 2014 at 21:15

    Condolences, Caroline. May you and your family find strength during this hard time.

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  85. ahhhsoNeo26 January 2014 at 02:46

    Condolences to you and yours.

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  86. Anonymous26 January 2014 at 20:25

    What a gorgeous photo of you both Caroline. So sorry to hear of your loss x

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  87. Kharina26 January 2014 at 22:21

    So sorry for your loss, and we all know she meant the world to you. x

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  88. @BigAuntieMeg [Twitter]26 January 2014 at 23:55

    I'm so sorry to hear your sad news. My thoughts are with you xx

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  89. @BigAuntieMeg [Twitter]26 January 2014 at 23:56

    I'm so sorry to hear your sad news. My thoughts are with you xx

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  90. Kellie The Shoe Diva27 January 2014 at 06:36

    I am sorry to hear about your nana. Your joke actually shows how intimate you are with her. Sincerest condolences to you and your family.

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  91. Lolly27 January 2014 at 10:24

    I'm so sorry for your loss! Lots of love and hugs! xxxxxx

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  92. Lolly27 January 2014 at 10:24

    I'm so sorry for your loss, sending you lots and love and hugs! xxxxxx

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  93. Unknown27 January 2014 at 12:41

    Sorry for your loss. x

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  94. Unknown28 January 2014 at 14:06

    My condolences to you and your family. Lots of love xxx

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  95. Kamila 29 January 2014 at 13:32

    A lots of love to you, Caroline! xxxx

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  96. spidermonkeytwo29 January 2014 at 21:44

    Thinking of u. X

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  97. Gracie29 January 2014 at 23:18

    Sorry for your loss, I am so envious of people who had their Grannies in their lives, mine were both long gone by the time I was born, missed out on so much. We bury people really quickly here in Ireland & I always feel for my relatives in the UK because you have to wait so long, that in-between faze is tough. Take care.

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  98. Syd30 January 2014 at 08:59

    My deepest condolences to you on your loss.

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  99. Anonymous30 January 2014 at 16:02

    Sincere condolences on your loss Caroline. And as you have been humorous about it yourself (also my coping mechanism), I hope you won't mind me saying I hope you got all your grandmother's skin secrets before she passed on! That photo is incredible!!

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  100. Unknown30 January 2014 at 22:52

    Im so sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences to you and your family.
    Stay strong
    Hugs

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  101. Jo279731 January 2014 at 06:02

    So sorry for your loss, lost my father ten years ago and he would have loved your humour. I hope your family get through this difficult time with love laughter and happy memories of a beautiful lady xxx

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  102. Anonymous1 February 2014 at 02:32

    Miss you, but family comes first and we all will be here when you are ready to come back to us!!! God's blessings to you and your family.
    Tarva😉

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  103. Liz Baker Maschmeyer1 February 2014 at 04:46

    <3 love and hugs... love and more hugs.

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  104. Shaun Nolan2 February 2014 at 01:20

    So sorry to hear about your Grandmother's passing, Caroline. Glad that you're trying to stay positive all the same. Hope everything gets better soon xx

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  105. Daisy2 February 2014 at 15:34

    Lovely photo of you both. At least you have your family around you and you can remember your grandma together. x

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  106. Unknown3 February 2014 at 08:22

    My condolences. Much love x

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  107. Strawberry Blonde Beauty3 February 2014 at 12:58

    Hope you are ok Caroline, thinking of you.

    Much love xx

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  108. Girlinapanama3 February 2014 at 19:20

    So sorry to hear of your loss, thinking of you at this difficult time xx

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  109. Anonymous4 February 2014 at 20:10

    My deepest condolences to you and your family xo

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  110. Unknown4 February 2014 at 23:45

    I'm so sorry to hear about your Grandmother it must be a really hard time for you and your family. Hope you get through it together and she goes to rest peacefully. Take all the time you need x

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  111. Unknown5 February 2014 at 13:43

    I'm so sorry to hear about your grandmother, I know from personal experiences last year its hard losing someone you love, especially when its suddenly! Love and hugs to you and your family!

    Hayley xo

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  112. Anonymous5 February 2014 at 22:14

    I am very sorry for your loss. She will always be living in your minds and hearts. x

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  113. Anonymous6 February 2014 at 11:59

    Hello Caroline, I just read about your loss from your most recent post. Losing a someone so close to you is very hard and I feel very much for you. My thoughts are with you and your family. Take care.

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  114. Cityfrenchteacher9 February 2014 at 16:43

    My dad died early December, I know the feeling. Condoleances and courage, I found it felt worse a month later, when people stopped asking I was...

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  115. Cityfrenchteacher9 February 2014 at 16:45

    Condoleances. My dad died in December of cancer. I know how hard it is. All my thoughts are with you, especially when you feel worse after a few good days.

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  116. Anonymous13 February 2014 at 12:42

    I'm sorry for your loss Caroline, what a gorgeous picture of you both x

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